Overview
This notice explains the end-of-sale and support milestones for selected Catalyst 6500 Series components. Ordering ended on May 31, 2004, with support timelines defined through the last date of support.
End-of-Life Milestones
Table 1. End-of-Life Milestones and Dates for Selected Catalyst 6500 Series Components
| Milestone | Definition | Date |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life Announcement Date | The date on which this lifecycle notice was publicly released | September 10, 2003 |
| End-of-Sale Date | The final date to order through standard ordering channels; the product is no longer for sale after this date. | May 31, 2004 |
| Last Shipment Date | The last lead time–dependent date that orders can still be shipped. | August 31, 2004 |
| End of Software Maintenance Releases Date | The final date for software maintenance releases, bug fixes, and updates. | May 31, 2005 |
| End of New Service Attachment Date | The final date to add this product to a new service agreement when not already covered. | May 31, 2005 |
| End of Service Contract Renewal Date | The final date to extend or renew a service contract for this product. | December 31, 2008 |
| Last Date of Support | The final date on which service and support are available; support ends and the product becomes obsolete. | May 31, 2009 |
Affected Products
Table 2. Product Part Numbers Affected by This Announcement
| End-of-Sale Product Part Number | Product Description |
|---|---|
| WS-X6416-GE-MT | Catalyst 6500 16-port Gigabit Ethernet Module, MT-RJ |
| WS-C6509-NEB | Catalyst 6509 Chassis, NEBS, 9-slot vertical, 20 RU, with fan tray, no power supply |
| WS-C6509-NEB-FAN= | Catalyst 6509-NEB Fan Tray for 9-Vertical-Slot System, Spare |
| WS-CDC-1300W | Catalyst 6500 1300W DC power supply |
| WS-CAC-1300W | Catalyst 6500 1300W AC power supply |
| WS-C6509-RJ21-96 | Cat6509 chassis with 2×2500WAC, 1×Sup1A-PFC, 2×WS-X6148-RJ21V |
| WS-C6509-RJ45-96 | Cat6509 chassis with 2×2500WAC, 1×Sup1A-PFC, 2×WS-X6148-RJ45V |
Note: Some spare and accessory parts may refer to additional directive notices for extended dates and details.
Migration Guidance
Replacement parts corresponding to the products above are defined in supplementary references to assist ongoing deployments. Review the replacement part tables associated with this lifecycle change to identify suitable upgrade options.
Planned migration ensures continued platform interoperability and access to maintenance services for extended durations beyond the defined milestones.
Additional Notes
These lifecycle milestones support long-term infrastructure planning and component transition activities. Monitoring lifecycle notifications and policy resources is recommended to stay current with status changes.
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